Nicola Roberts at LFW

London Fashion Week is in full swing and my favourite look from the FROW so far has to be this combo from none other than Nicola Roberts...

The Girls Aloud singer turned fashionista rocked up at the House of Holland show wearing a pink Stella McCartney jacquard blazer - which could have come across a bit Lady Penelope had she not toughened it up a bit with ripped Current/Elliott star jeans and toe-capped Alexander McQueen heels.

I love it!

LFW: Day 2

LFW: DAY 2

Crazy About Crochet

As fashion's love affair with the 70s continues, crochet is beginning to experience somewhat of a revival. In recent years the multi-coloured knitted squares have more commonly been seen on woolly blankets keeping your Granny warm than on the catwalk - that is until now...

Ever since I saw the House of Holland A/W 11 show I have been crazy about crochet. I was even inspired to pick up a pair of crochet hooks and give it a go myself - in the hope of producing my own oversized scarf in the style of HoH in time for Autumn. Make a loop and hook it through may sound simple enough, but it definitely takes perseverance. When (or rather, if) I manage to make something presentable, I'll be sure to post a picture.

Wool Week is the perfect time to give crochet or knitting a go. Look out for a class near you, then once you've got the basics down you'll be able to join a Stitch & Bitch group (that's Knit & Natter to the more polite amongst us). Now that really does sound like fun to me - any excuse for a good gossip!

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LFW: Day 2 Highlights

ISSA

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HOUSE OF HOLLAND

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JAEGER

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KINDER AGGUGINI

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LFW Highlights: Saturday 18th Sept

Yesterday may have seen a continuation of the 1950s references from A/W, but today was definitely all about the '70s - with both top tickets in town heavily referencing the era. The models at House of Holland strutted their stuff down the catwalk to the strains of Donna Summer, perfectly complimenting the disco look on show. There was lots of gold lame and spangly stars - not to mention flares! I love the combination of mint geen blazer with gold pleated skirt (pictured top left).

House of Holland S/S '11

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Topshop Unique went for more of a hippy vibe with their collection of floaty ethnic print jumpsuits, wide-leg trousers and kaftans.